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Sonia R. Hazard, LMT(nee Francis)
Sonia R. Hazard is a graduate of Ashmead College School of Massage in Everett, Washington. She specializes in Deep Tissue Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, with the Massage Chair, as well as the Massage Table.
Sonia is a member of AMTA, and is Nationally Certified with NCBTMB and is currently licensed in Atlanta, GA.
As an active participant in community services, Sonia has donated her services during the April 2002 - 2004 Boston Marathons, as well as the May 2002 - 2004 TeamWalk for Cancer Care Events for Lowell General Hospital. She recently raised funds for Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk in Atlantic Station in October, 2007-2009.
Sonia was a member in the Success Spinners Chapter, at BNI, in Massachusetts. BNI is an international networking group where she was the Deep Tissue Massage Therapist in her chapter. She acted as Vice President, and Education Coordinator in two different sessions.
Sonia is looking forward to taking several Continuing Education Classes such as Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, and Myofascial Release Techniques.
She has worked part time at "A Relaxed Attitude Chair Massage" at Logan International Airport, in Boston, with Joseph & Elaine at Shampoo Hair and Day Spa in Chelmsford, MA, and at Pro-Fitness Health & Fitness Center with Masseur David in Billerica. She is currently working in Decatur, GA.
Licenses & Certifications:
· National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork #302548-00 exp. 9/10
· American Massage Therapy Association, exp. 06/10
· Massage Therapist License- Atlanta, GA #MT004302, exp 10/2010
Resume
Cell: (404) 849-7643
Sonia@NiaMassage.com
Objective:
I am looking to use my hands on experience in massage to help reduce stresses that are common to many employees, and improve productivity in the workplace!
Accomplishments:
I have had success in working with various clientele, ranging from simple relaxation massage, to treatment work in the shoulder girdle, neck, hips, lower back, arms and legs.
Education:
Massage Therapy Course, from Ashmead College School of Massage - Everett Campus, Everett, WA (2001)
Classes covered General Health, Ethics, Client Comfort and Safety, Universal Health Precautions and Contraindications, Treatment Methods and Practices, Kinesiology, HIV and First Aid Training.
Employment:
Natural Body Spa & Shoppe – March, 2008 - present - Decatur, GA Massage Therapist
Responsibilities include:
· Learning and Applying Spa Treatments.
· Assessing clients’ problems of Range of Motion (ROM) and addressing true issue.
· Explain issues of pain to clients plainly to bring attention to posture and habit.
· Performing OnSite Chair Massage, talking to potential clients about the Benefits of Massage.
· Spa Etiquette and Professionalism
· Retail Sales: Service Sales Ratio
· Light housekeeping duties
· Home Care recommendations & Work Ticket utilization
· Thank You Card administration
· Laundry maintenance
3D Billboards - October 2004 – present -Boston, MA & Atlanta, GA –
Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor
Responsibilities include:
· Booth Management experience, keeping individual books/banks current.
· Public Speaking to improve visibility by handing out coupons to Vendors at events.
· Building rapport with potential clientele to bring business.
· Assessing clients’ problems of Range of Motion (ROM) and addressing true issue.
· Explain issues of pain to clients plainly to bring attention to posture and habit.
· Suggest stretches to help improve ROM in affected areas.
· Ability to handle money, record sales, and keep an even drawer.
· Ability to work together in teams or alone in varied environments.
Stress Recess – October 2007 – present -Atlanta, GA –
Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor
Responsibilities include:
· Assessing clients’ problems of Range of Motion (ROM) and addressing true issue.
· Explain issues of pain to clients plainly to bring attention to posture and habit.
· Suggest stretches to help improve ROM in affected areas.
· Building rapport with clientele to encourage using Massage Therapy at event.
· Keeping track of scheduled clients, recordkeeping.
IKEA Atlanta – December 2005 – April 2007 - Atlanta, GA –
Sales associate
Responsibilities included:
· Product knowledge and compatibility with accessories in many departments
· Comparative pricing in other retail outlets for similar product
· Making decisions about product placement for optimal viewing
· Team camaraderie and morale building
· Building rapport with customers to improve customer service
· Troubleshooting customer’s root issue to supply right product for their needs
· Educating customers to understand icons and additional accessories that are needed for each project/product.
Shampoo Hair & Day Spa - Chelmsford, MA
May 2002- July 2003
Job responsibilities included:
· Creating and retaining clientele for repeat business.
· Inducing relaxation within the treatment room.
· Relaxation & Treatment work ranging from 15 to 90 minutes.
· Setup and maintenance of work area, and establishing a rapport with clientele.
· Suggest stretches for clients to use in Activities of Daily Living to reduce recurrence of problem areas.
David "The Pain Killer" Tierney - N. Billerica, MAMarch 2002- January 2003
Job responsibilities included:
· Bringing in clientele.
· Relaxation & Treatment work ranging from 15 to 90 minutes on Massage Chair and Table.
· Setup and maintenance of work area, and establishing a rapport with clientele.
· Suggest stretches for clients to use in Activities of Daily Living to reduce recurrence of problem areas.
Logan International Airport - Boston, MAOctober 2001-February 2002
A Relaxed Attitude Chair Massage
Job responsibilities included:
· Relaxation and Treatment work on various clientele, ranging from 5 minutes to 1 hour.
· Setup and maintenance of work area, including cashiering, and establishing a rapport with clientele.
· Suggest stretches for clients to use in Activities of Daily Living to reduce recurrence of problem areas.
Interests:
I am a member in good standing with American Massage Therapy Association, Nationally Certified with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. I was a member of the Success Spinners Chapter of Business Networking International. I have volunteered service in many events during school, and recently for the 2002-2004 Boston Marathons and TeamWalk for Cancer Care events in Lowell, MA, at the Tsongas Arena. I am also looking forward to taking classes for Stone Massage Therapy, Myofascial Release and Aromatherapy.
Girl Scouts - Troop Leader 1997-2000.
Keyword Summary:
Over 800 hours in-class experience.
Able to do Treatment and Relaxation therapies.
Onsite Chair Massage.
Nationally Certified with NCBTMB.
Member in Good Standing with AMTA.
Formerly a member of the Success Spinners chapter of Business Networking International.
This section was last updated on 2010-01-26.
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